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πόθος — meaning in English

pothos

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English meaning

craving noun A strong, persistent desire for something.
desire verb To want something strongly.
hunger noun The physical need or desire to eat.

Senses

πόθος is used for these senses in English:

craving A strong desire; yearning.
desire (uncountable) The feeling of desiring; an eager longing for something.
desire (uncountable) Strong attraction, particularly romantic or sexual.
hunger (by extension) Any strong desire or need.

desire — full definition

verb To want something strongly.
noun A strong feeling of wanting something.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Greek words

λαχτάρα δίψα επιθυμία επιθυμώ ποθώ λιμός ασιτία λιγούρα πείνα πεινώ λαχταρώ